Cartier (jeweler) - WikipediaCARTIER International SNC, or simply Cartier ( ˈ k ɑːr t i eɪ ; French: ), is a French luxury goods Conglomerate which designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewellery and watches Founded by Louis-François Cartier in Paris in 1847, the company remained under family control until 1964 The company maintains its headquarters in Paris, although it has been a wholly owned subsidiary